They have been providing regular free and highly attended speakers series called Caring and Coping which provides education to the public.

They have partnered with the Ramsey County Libraries, who now host events, have developed a kit for families dealing with dementia called Memory Minders and who will be rolling out a Memory Cafe to boot!

Developed a new initiative called Dementia Caregiver Re-Entry program, for former caregivers and current care partners nearing the end of their journey. these groups offer an opportunity to move forward in life. Partnerships with the School 623 District and the New Life Presbyterian Church made it possible to offer this program.

Offering a variety of resources for caregivers and those diagnosed like: Advance Care Planning, Caregiver Coaching, Support Groups, Activities for People with Memory Loss and Their Caregivers, Respite & Adult Day Services, Research Opportunities, Grief Support, Safety Tips, Travel Documents and Procedures, Shared Resource Tools and Social Work Assistance.

As a national speaker, media outlet and member of this group, Lori La Bey is honored to share this information with individuals and organizations not just in our country but around the world.

Below are videos from:

The City Manager of Roseville, MN

A Lieutenant for the Roseville Police Department in MN

The Battalion Chief of the Roseville Fire Department in MN

The Branch Manager of the Shoreview Library, part of the Ramsey County Library system in MN

The Coordinator for the Roseville Area Senior Program which is part of the 622 School District in MN

Each of the above have joined the Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Action Team to improve the cities dementia care culture.

Watch and listen to their thoughts on why it’s important to become part of the Dementia Friendly Movement.

Dementia Friendly Community or Village – What’s The Difference?

Dementia Chats Recording 3/8/16

Today our Experts living with dementia were Paulan Gordon, Harry Urban and Truthful Loving Kindness. We discussed the confusion people are having about the differences between a Dementia Friendly Community and a Dementia Village. If you watch the above YouTube in the comment section you will find additional links to both as well.

Sky Factory Offers Relaxation & Comfort

In A Variety Of Environments

Today we have Ray Ward from the Sky Factory, who will share this fabulous technology which creates a relaxing environment most anywhere. Here from Deb Bland with Polar Ridge to her thoughts as a Marketing Director of an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.

Free Treasure Coast Symposium

provides information,

hope for dementia caregivers

Lori La Bey is a nationally-known speaker for Alzheimer’s. She is the founder of the Alzheimer’s Speaks, and her mission is to bring hope into a normally hopeless situation.

You have a chance to hear La Bey speak in the Treasure Coast at the Alzheimer’s Association, Southeast Florida Chapter’s 2015 Caregivers Symposium on Friday Sept. 18. The full-day event features La Bey as the keynote speaker. La Bey, who was a caregiver for her mother, will talk about how life can still be wonderful after a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia.

“There are so many hidden treasures in dementia. It can bring peace and joy,” La Bey said. “I want them to leave with the feeling that they are not alone.”

The educational Symposium will be held on Sept. 18 at the Charles and Rae Kane Center Council on Aging of Martin County, 900 SE Salerno Road, in Stuart. Registration will be from 8:30 to 9 a.m., and the conference will be from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

In addition to the symposium, on Thursday, Sept. 17, there will be an exclusive showing of “His Neighbor Phil.” The movie is an emotional family drama about Alzheimer’s disease, which shows the real struggles and joys of caring for a loved one with dementia. La Bey will be the host at the free showing set for 1:30 p.m. at the Grace Place located on Salerno Road in Stuart. There will be a talk back session with the audience after the film to discuss its impact. The film just had its debut in Minnesota and received amazing reviews.

Mara Botonis,

2015 Jefferson Award recipient

Check Mara’s Terrific Book!

The two other speakers at the Friday symposium will be Mara Botonis, author of “When Caring Takes Courage: A Guide for Alzheimer’s Caregivers” and a 2015 Jefferson Award recipient; and Dottie Carson, a younger onset Alzheimer’s advocate who will share her own personal journey.

Please RSVP to the movie and symposium

call Donna True at 1-800-272-3900, extension 501

This event is made possible through the Lillian Becky Brockmann Trust.

About the Alzheimer’s Association

The association’s mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Its vision is a world without Alzheimer’s.

The Southeast Florida chapter serves Okeechobee, St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. The chapter advances efforts for researching a cure through fundraising with its signature event Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and provides support and educational services to more than 150,000 persons with Alzheimer’s disease and their families and caregivers locally. For more information, please visit www.alz.org/seflorida.

New Alzheimer’s and Dementia Film,

“His Neighbor Phil,” Announces Release

Realistic and Heartwarming Storyline

Touching Families Far and Wide

A new film spotlighting the effects of Alzheimer’s disease is set to make its debut on August 29th in Minneapolis.

His Neighbor Phil, produced by My Town Pictures, tells the story of Harvey and his wife Mary, who suffers from early onset Alzheimer’s disease. Mary’s memory loss and seeming obsession with their neighbor makes Harvey question his marriage. Through a touching twist, Harvey discovers the secret to bringing his beloved Mary back into the present.

Written and directed by Scott Thompson, His Neighbor Phil also highlights the impact Alzheimer’s disease has on the family as a whole, not just the primary caregiver. His Neighbor Phil will debut Saturday, August 29th at a private screening at the Music Box Theatre in Minneapolis.

The film not only was produced in the small town of Zumbrota, Minnesota, but citizens of Zumbrota banded together to fund the majority of the film, provide meals and lodging to the cast and crew, and even had local actors take significant roles in the movie itself.

Click Above To Watch The Trailer

The production also was funded significantly by a coalition of Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory care related agencies including principal sponsor SYNERGY HomeCare, a national non-medical in-home care franchise organization. Additional funding and enormous support came from HealthStar Home Health and Alzheimer’s Speaks, where the idea to form a coalition of sponsors began. The Lutheran Home Association and Saint Therese senior care and communitieswere also key parts of the coalition dedicated to bringing this movie and its important message to the public. Additional sponsors are: Avinity Senior Living, Country Meadows Retirement Communities, KeyStone Senior Living, LeadingAge GA and Senior Care Authority. Additional organizations are already expressing interest in joining the collaboration.

Healthcare experts weigh in on His Neighbor Phil:

“I LOVED this film…there were so many relatable, funny, poignant, humorous, heartbreaking and hopeful moments all captured within the fabric of a single family trying to stay connected to each other and their community through the power of music and love. You will recognize your loved one, your family, your friends and yourself somewhere in this film. I laughed, cried, cringed and cheered. It’s a must-see!”

“This moving film shows the need for family and friends to rally together to help each other deal with Alzheimer’s disease, motivates our researchers to continue to develop promising treatments and methods of prevention and emphasizes the necessity to support research at centers such as ours.” – William H. Frey II, Ph.D., Alzheimer’s Research Director, HealthPartners Center for Memory & Aging

““His Neighbor Phil” is a love story wrapped up in the complexity of a disease that shows no mercy. It’s real. It’s raw and yet through all of the trials and tribulations, it provides hope.” – Josie Di Chiara, Senior Vice President, Alzheimer’s Foundation of America

“Alzheimer’s doesn’t just impact the affected; the disease takes a devastating toll on caregivers and the family as a whole. “His Neighbor Phil” accurately depicts that impact. It may provide some validation for Alzheimer’s patients and families and help them realize they’re not alone.” – Peter Tourian, Founder and CEO of SYNERGY HomeCare

““His Neighbor Phil” is indeed a great film and right on the money for accuracy in typical ‘key players’ and behaviors, reactions, approaches, beliefs, and common concerns regarding dementia. I am sure ‘first timers’ as well as those who have made their journey will resonate with the film allowing new conversations to happen, awareness to grow, and belief that we can CHOOSE to make a positive difference in how people living with dementia are able to live their lives.” – Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA Dementia Care & Training Specialist

“And also as someone who was diagnosed with dementia myself 7 years ago aged just 50 it resonated and touched me so much. It’s so refreshing to see such a positive ending at the end when many of these films are not. It’s a film not only for carers, but also for those with early to mid-stage dementia to enjoy. It’s also a story of hope and important family values, through thick and thin times, thoroughly enjoyable.”

In 2004, My Town Pictures began producing original feature-length films in communities of any size and anywhere, as an opportunity for those communities to experience the creative excitement of making a movie in their own hometown. More than fifty films later, My Town Pictures remains dedicated to that mission. For more information, please visit www.mytownpictures.com

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio -Tuesday June 23rd, 2015

11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST, 8am PST and 4pm London Time

Join Us to Discuss Dementia/Care Farms Plus The Author Of “Don’t Leave Yet”

Welcome to Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio. We are thrilled you are going to join us. Please know on all of our shows we love to hear from our listeners. So feel free to call in or use the chat box to talk to us.

Today we have Maarten Fischer a Dutch Native who moved to Montana and will explain the concept of Dementia/Care Farms. Maarten has been involved in “Multifunctional Agriculture,” including “Care Farms.” In the Netherlands they are the largest sources of day programs with over 1500 farms empowering 30.000 clients on an annually. Contact Maarten via: Website or call 406-752-3697

Also joining the conversation will be Eilon Caspi Ph.D., Gerontologist & Dementia Behavior Specialist. Check his Websiteor his blog

Our second guest will be Constance Hanstedt author of “Don’t Leave Yet, How My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Opened My Heart,” which was named a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards for memoir. Contact Constance